What should the elderly pay attention to when doing colonoscopy? Is there any danger?

Colonoscopy can help us detect early cancer in time. If the elderly have adverse intestinal symptoms, they must go to the hospital for colonoscopy in time. Many friends think that the elderly are in poor health, so they are not suitable for this type of examination. In fact, as long as you pay more attention, it can be done. At the same time, you must also understand some things that need to be paid attention to when doing a colonoscopy.

Colonoscopy precautions for the elderly

The health of the elderly is relatively poor, and they suffer from various diseases. If the elderly usually have diseases such as anemia and hypertension, as well as heart and lung insufficiency, they are not suitable for colonoscopy. At the same time, colonoscopy cannot be performed if anorectal infection, stenosis, etc. occur. You should fast after dinner before the examination, and elderly people who need to take medication should stop taking it one week before the examination. If any abnormal phenomena occur after the examination, such as abdominal pain, excessive bleeding in the stool, etc., you should inform the doctor in time to avoid serious harm.

Colonoscopy precautions for the elderly 2

Before undergoing a colonoscopy, you should pay special attention to your diet and eat more fruits, vegetables and other foods, because these foods contain a lot of vitamins, which are very helpful in alleviating gastrointestinal problems. Elderly people may experience some side effects after undergoing colonoscopy, so they should pay attention to relieving pressure on the stomach and intestines. It is best to eat a diet based on pasta. Pay more attention to rest, drink plenty of water, and don't put too much psychological pressure on yourself.

Colonoscopy precautions for the elderly

The elderly need to take some bowel cleansing drugs before the examination. When the stool becomes watery, they should inform the doctor in time so that further intestinal treatment can be carried out.

Colonoscopy precautions for the elderly

The intestinal examination will not take long, usually about fifteen minutes. Sometimes it may take longer due to individual differences, so don’t be too nervous, so as not to affect the results of the examination and cause some deviations.